We were thrilled to discover that we have been nominated in the National Garden Schemes search for the Nation’s Favourite Garden. We are the only finalist to be nominated from Cumbria and need your help in the next stage! Please follow the link below and vote for Larch Cottage, this also enters you into a […]
Author Archives: Laura Wyatt
Encouraging butterflies to your garden with a range of nectar-rich plants is a fantastic way to add colour, fragrance and interest to your borders, at the same time as supporting the conservation of these beautiful insects. There are 58 species of butterflies native to the UK, many of which are vulnerable and in decline, so […]
The longer day length and warmer temperatures ensure that July is a busy time in the garden and there are many jobs to be getting on with in the borders and the vegetable plot. During warm weather, weeds can seemingly appear overnight. Keep on top of them by regularly hoeing when the weather is dry. […]
Hydrangeas are a fantastic genus that offer the gardener a wide variety of choice when it comes to structure in the borders and mid to late summer colour. With an array of flowering shapes, from the tightly packed blooms of the mophead varieties, through to elegant lacecaps and cone-shaped flowerheads, there is sure to be […]
By June, the warmer weather has arrived and this, along with extra sunlight hours, means that there are lots of jobs to be getting on with in the garden this month: check plants daily during warm spells, particularly plants that are establishing, and water when necessary keep on top of weeds by regularly hoeing your […]
JUNE/JULY COMPETITION AT LARCH COTTAGE NURSERIES ‘Paradise off the M6’ Table for two – Come and enjoy a meal on us as we offer a Table for Two in La Casa Verde as our next prize! The winners can enjoy lunch on the balcony with a glass of house wine. To enter please email your […]
If you are looking for a small to medium tree that can add grace and colour to your garden, then a Cornus kousa may be just what you are looking for. Also known as the Japanese dogwood, it is fantastic option that will add beauty and interest from early spring through to autumn. Abundant, delicate […]
One of the most striking features of Larch Cottage at this time of year, is our extensive collection of Acer palmatum, or Japanese Maples. A walk through Acer Avenue reveals the huge variety of graceful forms, stunning foliage and exquisite colours we have available. As specialists in acers we offer a wide range of sizes […]
We were very excited to be featured in the Sunday Telegraph earlier this month! Click the link below for full article. Sunday Telegraph
The Chelsea Chop is a useful pruning method that we regularly use at Larch Cottage to control the flowering times of a wide range of herbaceous perennials. Named the Chelsea Chop, as the technique is used around the time of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in late May to early June, it can ensure a […]